Month: April 2017

Today is a day to nurture the seeds for what you want to have in the future.  This can literally mean working in your garden.  It can also mean beginning to learn a new skill or craft, starting to save money, arranging your living space in a new way, or doing something else that takes you closer to a future goal, particularly a goal related to security and abundance.  When this Ace appears reversed, examine your relationship with your physical world.  You may have trouble finding the financial flow you need for a new project.  It may be that you have the money you need, but you are fearful that investing it could lead to loss.  You may be so focused on the material world that you fail to see the value in the spiritual and emotional aspects of life.  You may be considering an unwise investment, either because it will lead to loss, or because it is an unethical or wasted used of your resources.  This card may appear when you are not spending much time “in” your body.  You may be spending a lot of time in the mental world or escaping your physical body by using substances.  You may be neglecting your physical body.  This card reminds you to nourish yourself with whole foods from the earth, rather than highly processed foods.  Your energy might feel ungrounded, causing sleep disturbances, anxiety or hyperactivity.  This card reminds you to spend time in your body every day, by exercising, eating whole foods, resting and connecting with nature and your loved ones.

Calm your mind today.  Shift your focus inwardly so that recovery and healing can take place.  Take time to let our thoughts settle and your ideas mature.  Taking time for mental restoration now will help you focus and stay motivated in the days to come.  When this card appears it’s time for a break.  Stress can take a toll on our bodies, minds and spirits.  Taking time out to recuperate can give us the strength and fortitude we need to carry on.  The Four of Swords may also be advising you to seek counsel, to go to an expert for advice.  You are also advised to keep some new idea to yourself for now.  Let the idea grow in your mind before sharing it with the world.

This is a card of Union — the coming together of two or more things to create something new.  The Two of Cups represents romantic attraction, a marriage, a supportive partnership, coming to a compromise, mutual support in a relationship friendship and bonding or a sense of equality between two people or two groups of people.  Whether this card indicates romance, business partners, friends, family members, or the uniting of physical and spiritual realms, when the Two of Cups appears, it always represents equality, balance and mutual give-and-take, particularly in regard to emotional support and understanding.

You can accomplish a great deal today, but discipline is key.  Stay focused on your goals.  Don’t let distractions interfere.  You have the skills and resources to achieve what you want, but not without effort.  When the Chariot appears reversed, there is trouble with making progress.  You may have all you need to move forward but lack the confidence to work towards your dreams.  You may not feel deserving of happiness, or you may feel stifled by fear.  Try to overcome your doubt.  It is likely that your thoughts are limiting you more than the reality of the situation.  This card could also indicate that your energy is scattered.  You may be unclear about what you want, or you may feel pressured to put others’ desires before your own.  Take time to go inside yourself and seek clarity about your priorities.  The Chariot reversed may indicate movement, but it is movement that has not been thought through clearly.  You may be overconfident and rushing ahead before completing the foundational steps necessary to achieve your goal.  Your actions now may also be unethical or harmful to yourself or others.  This card is advising you to slow down and look at the bigger picture.  It could also indicate travel trouble, especially when travel is over land.  Be sure to have your vehicle tuned up before a long trip and allow yourself extra time to get to appointments.